If you teach ESL in the U.S., you’ve probably seen the headlines about Florida’s new English-only driving test requirements. The driving test is now English Only — no translations, no interpreters. Newcomers and immigrant learners don’t just need conversational English. They also need functional, practical language-something they can hook their…
Can I really improve my English in 30 days? Yes, you can! The 30-Day English Challenge is designed to improve your speaking, writing, vocabulary and reading, and boost your confidence and fluency. By completing a simple language task every day for 30 days, you’ll be on your way. to better…
Mastering the pronunciation of words ending in -ED can be tricky, especially for speakers of Latin-based languages. Sometimes the ending sounds like /t/, other times like /d/, and in certain cases, it becomes English is funny like that. Here’s a technique that might help you. I call it the…